The house is a beach house by the sea, designed by the California design studio Alejandro Dacosta. Set directly on the beach, it offers a magnificent view of the Pacific coast. The architect lived in the area for a year before beginning the project, learning the local conditions firsthand. The site presented many challenges because it is exposed to constant wind and strong sunlight. The main idea was to create an outdoor-oriented living space that could still be inhabited throughout the seasons.
Beach house by the sea
The structure is set two feet into the ground, keeping the bedrooms low while the other living areas sit at the natural ground level. The terraces provide wind protection and privacy from neighboring buildings. Built partly with recycled materials, the house incorporates 300 pieces of redwood from San Francisco, brick walls, and about 200 railway sleepers.
Beach house by the sea built from recycled materials
The open dining room and kitchen connect directly to the terrace. This area is built of redwood and protected by two side walls. The landscaping was also developed with recycled and reclaimed elements, along with aloe plants at the main entrance.
View of the beach
Mud walls and railway sleepers
Home and home office
Kitchen and dining room
Aloe at the main entrance
By the same architect
Peter Dark
Theresa V. Adams
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